How Many People Are Named Cari?
Complete statistics for the name Cari: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cari, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 27,205 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 12,130 people named Cari living in the US, this name saw its peak popularity back in 1976.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, symbolizing those who can inspire others and bring ideas to fruition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 12,854 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cari Through the Generations
Cari has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its highest birth year being 1976 when 541 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Cari is 48, indicating a generation that has largely maintained their names through adulthood. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 7% under 30, 78% aged 30-60, and 15% over 60, suggesting a balanced mix of younger and older individuals carrying on this distinctive name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cari's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cari
How Many People Have the Name Cari?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 217 people in the United States currently share the name Cari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,527,416 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cari a Common or Rare Name?
Cari is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cari Mean?
Cari means "creative variant of Cara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cari in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Cari Most Popular?
The name Cari reached peak popularity in 1976, with 541 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cari?
Approximately 217 people named Cari live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 217. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,527,416 Americans.
Is Cari a rare name?
Cari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,527,416 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cari mean?
Cari means "creative variant of Cara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cari more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Cari are male and 99% are female.
When was Cari most popular?
Cari peaked in 1976 with 541 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.